Locustwood

Locustwood Committe


About the Annual Pilgrimage

In 1932, The Locustwood Cemetery Association deeded 400 free gravesites to the American Legion, Department of New Jersey, for use by Legionnaires and their spouses. In the 87 years since then most of the 400 gravesites have been used or are reserved for use. 

As part of the transfer of gravesites, the American Legion had committed to having an annual memorial service on the first Sunday after Memorial Day.


American flag waving in the wind against a partly cloudy blue sky.
Black wooden chair centered on a white, softly lit background.

Co-Chairmen

2025 Service  is scheduled for 1Jun2025

Some images from the 2023 Service

  • Veterans in white shirts and hats at a memorial, some holding a wreath, standing near a stone structure.

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  • People in white shirts and hats walk towards a wreath during an outdoor ceremony.

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  • Men in white hats salute, woman looks on. Outdoors.

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  • Man speaking at a podium under a tent; veterans seated in the background.

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  • Woman speaking at podium, outdoor event under tent; veterans and child seated.

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  • Veterans in uniform stand in a line at a cemetery, possibly for a Memorial Day service.

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  • Ceremony with flag bearers and onlookers outdoors. US flag and other banners visible.

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  • Veterans parade with flags, walking on a path in a cemetery on a sunny day.

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  • Man speaking at podium under a tent; seated audience watches. Outdoor event, green grass.

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  • Man speaking at podium under a tent; seated people listen. Cemetery setting with greenery.

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  • Veterans in uniform stand in formation at a cemetery, holding flags and rifles, a dog nearby.

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  • Four people in uniform hold American flags in a cemetery on a sunny day.

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  • Veterans' group marching with flags in a cemetery on a sunny day. A dog is in the front.

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  • A marching band in uniform performs outdoors at a cemetery, with an American flag in the foreground.

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  • Memorial service with people near white tents and American flags.

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  • Two men in white shirts and hats, seated on a stone bench in front of a stone building.

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